Bali Named Asia's Leading Wedding Destination in World Travel Awards 2025

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October 15, 2025 | 08:34 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bali has been selected once again as Asia's Leading Wedding Destination in the World Travel Awards 2025 on Monday, October 13, 2025. The award was briefly contested by Cebu, Philippines, in 2024 after Bali received the same award consecutively from 2019 to 2023. This year Bali competes with nominations from Cebu, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Langkawi in Malaysia.

Getting married is the most important day in many people's lives, so they want to make it extra special. Many people choose romantic and unique locations, from secluded botanical gardens to beautiful beach locations, or traditional romantic cities like Paris and Venice.

Bali, renowned for its integrated nature, life, religion, and art, is considered the best choice for prospective brides and grooms worldwide for 2025. Almost every place and area outside Bali exudes a romantic atmosphere. Its tropical and warm climate lasts throughout the year. Bali also has one of the friendliest populations in the world.

As a superior wedding destination in the world, this island offers complete packages, both dream weddings and dream honeymoons. Prospective brides and grooms can choose to get married on the beach with the Indian Ocean in the background, enchanting cliff views, luxurious resorts, or in beautiful gardens. For couples from all over the world, this becomes the perfect place to tie the knot.

Celebrity Wedding Venues

Bali has become a destination for weddings for celebrities from both within and outside the country. From Indonesia, celebrities such as Luna Maya and Maxime Bouttir chose to get married at Como Shambhala Estate, one of Bali's most luxurious resorts. This internationally acclaimed resort offers a combination of natural beauty, elegant architecture, and profound spiritual atmosphere.

Famous Indonesian singer and actress Bunga Citra Lestari and Tiko Aryawardhana also got married at Amankila Resort, Karangasem Regency, Bali. Amankila is a luxurious hotel and resort situated on a hillside overlooking the sea.

Several international celebrities, such as Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall, and Chris Pratt and Anna Faris.

The award ceremony for World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2025 took place in Hong Kong on Monday, October 13, 2025. The award, held since 1993, has been dubbed the Oscars of the global tourism industry.

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